lil hunter Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I decided today that I'm gonna buy one. My dad actually suggested it, rather than putting an exhaust system on my truck. Then coming home from work, I put $92 dollars worth of gas into my truck. I figure thats at least $180 a month in gas, I can make payments on a motorcycle for less than that, and have a cool toy. My buddy knows of one for sale for $3,000 which is what I want to spend. It's either an 02 or 03 CBR 600 F4i, in great shape, with 5k miles. This sound like a decent deal? Now, what do I look for when buying one? Any specific parts or places that I should check for wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I had to read half your post before I figured out what a crotch rocket was. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 what should you look for in a crotch rocket??? a casket. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 One of my instructors has a 2005 CBR 1000 and he says that he needs to replace his back tire every 3000 miles! At $300/tire that'd add up quick. Sounds like a good deal on that bike though. Just gotta be careful on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 i want one too but i know i would end up in a casket so ill just spend the money on gas instead of a cemetary plot. im just too speed happy not trying to turn you away from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Man I sure would love one. I think I would be okay on that, but if I had a dirt bike or my own four wheeler I would be in a full body cast by now.........I like to try things, lol. What kind of MPG are they getting with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 One of those things put me in the hospital for 13 months and 25 operations later, I am still kicking! Not much fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Then coming home from work, I put $92 dollars worth of gas into my truck. I figure thats at least $180 a month in gas, I can make payments on a motorcycle for less than that, and have a cool toy. Remember, that is not your total savings....you are still going to use that truck in the rain, and cold days and winter aren't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I had 2 or 3 of them pass me on the way to work as I was putt putting to save gas cruising at 50mph, then a nice Harley passed me, and I thought to myself "self, you should get a bike and save some gas money.....a Harley. Thing about a Harley at my age and you're instantly having a mid-life crisis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 My name for motorcycles? Murder-cycles. Known too many people who have gotten killed on them. Sorry, they aren't worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 My name for motorcycles? Murder-cycles. Known too many people who have gotten killed on them. Sorry, they aren't worth it. yep. me too. but, lil, maybe you'll get lucky and only get maimed, like orlan....:(:D:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I had a Ninja 600R in the early 90's. I rode it for 3 years and had several close calls because people didn't see me. I was lucky I never wrecked because in IL helmets are not required by law so I seldomly wore one. I had to replace one back tire and a mirror from it falling over once. I purchased it for 2800.00 and sold it 3 years later for 2800.00. I wasn't looking to save money at the time, but no doubt it did. I've thought about getting a bike, but crotch rockets are very uncomfortable after an hour or two of ridding. You could get a used Honda or Yamaha or whatever that has the look and comfort of a Harley? I know I would if my kids were grown. They need a dad right now so I can't take the risk. If you do get a bike get a good helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Yeah, I'm not sure this would be as big of a savings as you're counting on. Like Swampy says, you're still going to drive your truck in the rain, when it's really cold, and all winter long. Plus, your insurance is going to sky rocket if you own and drive a bike and you'll be paying insurance on two vehicles instead of one. Not to mention the $3,000 you're going to have to finance and pay interest on. I'd suggest using more public transit if that's an option, or just slowing down and using your cruise control more if your truck has that. This all said, crotch rockets aren't my thing. Pretty much everyone I've known who have owned them have dumped them, some have been seriously hurt. My one friend told me he went 175 mph on his. I said, "why would you want to do that?" And he said "well, once you're up over 100 mph, if you crash it's going to be the same going 175 mph." My brain just doesn't work like that. I'd think this whole thing through a little more, run the numbers, and call your insurance agent before you make a snap decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 ...Yeah, I agree with everyone here on this...it's dangerous all the way around, you can't always count on using it all the time, hidden costs in the long run, etc...BUT- if you are set on getting a bike...I would opt for what Flyerla said...get something else besides the "crotch rocket"...they are uncomfortable as heck, even for a passenger(I've been told)....and a Yamaha, or the like, would be a better bet- -and , completely agree....a GOOD HELMET...I like the ones that just protect the head...the full-neck ones have caused so many neck/spinal injuries in accidents...(just my opinion, of what I've seen...) -Have you considered a mountain bike?...how far is it to work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubie Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 If you plan on going any distance on a bike, I'd recomend a cruiser over a crotch rocket. Its just uncomfortable driving for an hour stretched out over a gastank. If I were to get a bike these days, due to the riduclous ammount of insurance, I'd look for something little like the Honda Rebel. Cheap on gas, cheap on insurance, cheap to buy (only around 5K brand new), and you don't have enough power to get yourself into real serious trouble. When I was 17, I had a crotch rocket. Being young, stupid, and invincible, I decided to open it up on the highway. I was going about 120mph when I hit some gravel, lost my traction, and laid it down and rode the gas-tank for a good 1/4 mile or more. I flipped it into the ditch and left it there, and decided I was luckey to be alive with only a couple nicks and scrapes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDNKHNTR77 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 3 of my buddies have crotch rockets and they love them. i have driven them a few times and it adds a little more excitement to your commute when you are on 2 wheels. Although they are for sure dangerous and most of the people i know have laid it down, they are fun, especially when you have a face like my ugly mug and need a little help pickin up the ladies:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 My name for motorcycles? Murder-cycles. Known too many people who have gotten killed on them. Sorry, they aren't worth it. Yep, the problem with them is no matter how good a rider you are, there are those who do not watch for bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted April 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 The dangerous factor isn't gonna be enough to convince me to not want one. If I never did anything dangerous in my life, I wouldn't have much fun would I? 3 wheelers were banned in the 80's because they were too dangerous, but i have 4 of them and have never hurt myself. I know more people that own bikes and haven't been hurt, than I do that have hurt themselves seriously. The ones I know that have been hurt, were being stupid when they were. For those of you talking about hi-speed crashes, i've never been gutsy enough to get my truck over 80, it's not happenin on a bike anytime soon. I drive like a grandma. And I know I won't really save much money, but for the same amount of money I will have 2 vehicles, and the bike I can always sell and get myself ahead again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 And I know I won't really save much money, but for the same amount of money I will have 2 vehicles, and the bike I can always sell and get myself ahead again. payments for 2 vehicles gas for 2 vehicles insurance on 2 vehicles repairs on 2 vehicles sorry but I think having 2 vehicles will cost you more. Good luck on your decision grandma:D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Im probably gonna end up gettin a bike myself...but its not goin to be a rice rocket. It will save money on gas especially on longer trips (i tend to take a 140mile one way trip several times a month). Insurance wont be too bad i dont think, you only have to insure it for half the year. Why insure it when its stored for the winter. You only live once so might as well have fun!! Be Safe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Now, what do I look for when buying one? A good helmet!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 A good helmet!!!!!!! yep... they are a lot of fun you just have to pay attention every second cuz there are some crazy drivers out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 buddy if ya want ya a bike get ya one! You'll have a blast on it, but be careful. It will save you alot of money, they aren't much upkeep as long as you get a good one. Watch your tires and keep your oil fresh. As long as ya don't try to show off you'll be fine. The way I see it is God already has your day to die planned, and if thats on a motorcylce then so be it. When it's your time to go, it's your time to go. Don't live in fear! My dads had a bike for years and I've road it since I was 16. They really will save ya a ton of gas! Not to mention ladies love em....but unfortunately, dads hate em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 i mentioned the idea of getting a motorcycle to my mom and grandma today and they flipped! my grandma said she would tear it apart and take me out of her will if i got one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 If you do get a bike get a good helmet. Definitely!!! Remember, if you have a ten dollar head, buy a ten dollar helmet!!! GET A GOOD ONE!!! Mine was about $200 dollars years ago. I still ride, going to be getting it out soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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